Import/export HS code 391190: Various resins and plastics
Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 46,541,285 |
| Japan | 46,180,396 |
| United States | 23,105,923 |
| Belgium | 20,780,533 |
| France | 18,782,833 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 25,418,976 | 21,122,309 | -4,296,667 |
| Japan | 26,049,507 | 20,130,889 | -5,918,618 |
| United States | 14,520,105 | 8,585,818 | -5,934,287 |
| Belgium | 11,394,492 | 9,386,041 | -2,008,451 |
| France | 11,242,853 | 7,539,980 | -3,702,873 |
| China | 8,663,981 | 9,730,128 | +1,066,147 |
| Netherlands | 8,053,558 | 8,610,735 | +557,177 |
| Italy | 5,905,793 | 2,798,416 | -3,107,377 |
| Sweden | 5,751,582 | 509,924 | -5,241,658 |
| India | 2,714,348 | 587,887 | -2,126,461 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 52,189,737 |
| Japan | 48,805,152 |
| United States | 33,397,893 |
| China | 21,151,352 |
| Belgium | 15,237,410 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 27,104,989 | 25,084,748 | -2,020,241 |
| Japan | 27,383,234 | 21,421,918 | -5,961,316 |
| United States | 20,690,465 | 12,707,428 | -7,983,037 |
| China | 10,231,203 | 10,920,149 | +688,946 |
| Belgium | 8,769,000 | 6,468,410 | -2,300,590 |
| France | 9,009,313 | 4,840,266 | -4,169,047 |
| Italy | 3,946,157 | 3,192,390 | -753,767 |
| Sweden | 5,569,162 | 484,059 | -5,085,103 |
| India | 4,144,361 | 1,215,797 | -2,928,564 |
| Netherlands | 2,506,523 | 2,100,820 | -405,703 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,978,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,308,006 |
| Air transport | 11,484,405 |
| Other | 996,784 |
| Road transport | 163,975 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,447,531 | 45,530,999 | -14,916,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,898,698 | 44,409,308 | -14,489,390 |
| Air transport | 6,748,954 | 4,735,451 | -2,013,503 |
| Other | 614,246 | 382,538 | -231,708 |
| Road transport | 115,132 | 48,843 | -66,289 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 52,832,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,414,617 |
| Dover | 33,560,725 |
| Felixstowe | 27,299,583 |
| Killingholme | 15,371,578 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,755,914 | 24,077,019 | -4,678,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,708,860 | 15,705,757 | -3,003,103 |
| Dover | 19,397,185 | 14,163,540 | -5,233,645 |
| Felixstowe | 13,761,026 | 13,538,557 | -222,469 |
| Killingholme | 8,449,427 | 6,922,151 | -1,527,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,842,952 | 2,211,120 | -3,631,832 |
| London | 4,610,996 | 2,480,608 | -2,130,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,007,398 | 2,560,831 | -1,446,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,578,994 | 2,291,613 | -1,287,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,431,640 | 1,083,057 | -3,348,583 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 92 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 96 |
| 2025-11 | 100 |
| 2025-10 | 103 |
| 2025-09 | 92 |
| 2025-08 | 87 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 109 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 100 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 94 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 83 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 83 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 69 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 68 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 63 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 134 |
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,920,568 |
| Germany | 23,466,398 |
| Norway | 7,275,734 |
| Ireland | 6,257,483 |
| Belgium | 6,095,102 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,194,199 | 10,726,369 | -4,467,830 |
| Germany | 14,481,239 | 8,985,159 | -5,496,080 |
| Norway | 4,540,047 | 2,735,687 | -1,804,360 |
| Ireland | 2,726,146 | 3,531,337 | +805,191 |
| Belgium | 3,143,862 | 2,951,240 | -192,622 |
| United States | 3,233,319 | 2,657,954 | -575,365 |
| Italy | 2,138,976 | 1,471,122 | -667,854 |
| Japan | 198,563 | 1,656,476 | +1,457,913 |
| Saudi Arabia | 834,913 | 826,068 | -8,845 |
| Netherlands | 832,520 | 583,797 | -248,723 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 195,227 |
| Ireland | 37,312 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 162,784 | 32,443 | -130,341 |
| Ireland | 7,293 | 30,019 | +22,726 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,110,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,202,090 |
| Air transport | 5,912,478 |
| Other | 291,246 |
| Road transport | 1,650 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,571,656 | 28,538,844 | -17,032,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,576,411 | 10,625,679 | +49,268 |
| Air transport | 2,054,366 | 3,858,112 | +1,803,746 |
| Other | 190,478 | 100,768 | -89,710 |
| Road transport | 1,650 | 0 | -1,650 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,539,547 |
| Hull | 20,254,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,812,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,024,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,520,649 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,776,633 | 14,762,914 | -6,013,719 |
| Hull | 12,630,060 | 7,624,641 | -5,005,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,631,743 | 4,180,884 | -3,450,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,678,767 | 2,345,523 | -1,333,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,081,911 | 1,438,738 | -1,643,173 |
| Southampton | 1,383,435 | 2,284,837 | +901,402 |
| London | 2,003,798 | 1,147,993 | -855,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 607,762 | 2,073,062 | +1,465,300 |
| Dover | 1,160,748 | 1,402,383 | +241,635 |
| Felixstowe | 1,445,561 | 756,570 | -688,991 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries